What really separates this bait from others is the rock and roll action it gives your swim jig as you move it through the water. google_color_text = "000000"; Making it easy to choose a color that will best fit your fishery. I use the pearl flash on the back of a Strike King Hack Attack swim jig and landed 4 fish on the same trailer all with the tail of the bait still on it. This site is owned and operated by Aaron Warner. I also like them better for spinner bait and chatter bait trailers due to the tougher material, I've even rigged the 5.75 on a treble hook on the back of a double 8 musky bucktail. If I could only choose one swim jig trailer the Rage Swimmer by Strike King would easily be my number one choice. Or as my doctor calls them, symptoms. Last summer, I ran out of Rage Swimmers and purchased a package of Keithech swimmers. Price & Applications: The Rage Swimmer sells for $5.49 per pack. We use cookies to personalise content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyse our traffic. When the bass are looking to feed on crayfish or blue gill is when Ill bust out this bait. You cant beat the thump that these baits provide. I catch just about as well on a pulse as a swim jig trailer as I do with a rage swimmer. This bait has more action than the other two with a side rolling motion that most others don't have and that alone sets it apart. When throwing the D Walker on a swimbait, I will use both the 100 and 200 size depending on the size of swim jig Im using. They last longer than my keitechs as well, and you get one more than the keitechs. We all put our extra packs in a big bag, a tub, or we hang them up on a peg board. . one thing is that the tails rip often. This bait type is taking over the trailer market but they're also being used as search baits. That doesn't seem to happen with the rage swimmers. Ive caught multiple large pike on one bait before it gets ripped up much. That got me throwing the combination of the Strike King 3.75-inch Rage Swimmer on a 1/4-ounce Squadron Head a lot last year. Keitechs are the way to go. By They are not quite as good in my opinion. google_ad_client = "pub-1345308664656696"; It attracts bass as well was saltwater trout and red drum. We fished with the Strike King Rage Swimmer and the Keitech Fat Swing Impact. The Keitech is also a great little swimbait and i use this one as a trailer also. Success fished on an underspin by Catch Outdoors. The baits are packaged well to keep the tails straight and its critical to rig Rage Swimmers perfectly straight. Fishing it as a single swimbait I'd pick the Keitech first. google_color_url = "FF9900"; These features give the bait a unique swimming action that is a proven fish catcher. Comments: Have used both these and Keitechs and will say that these don't have as strong as a kick but are more durable and still catch fish. I fish the keitech 3.8 and the bigger one 4.8 in the bluegill or shad color but mostly fish them on an underspin jig head. I'll stick with keitech for now. Comments:I don't get the negative reviews. These rage tails are exactly as advertised. Very disappointing. I was also learning the nuances of my LiveScope setup. Like all of the company's soft plastic baits, the Rage Swimmer is infused with a coffee scent more of a way to mask human scents and oils than as a fish attractant. google_ad_format = "120x600_as"; Recommended Hook Size. You can bomb it. Or do you empty them all into Plano/Flambeau boxes and keep them all loose and together? Whether you are a seasoned angler or just starting out, understanding the importance of fishing leaders can greatly improve your success How Often Should You Change Fishing Line? Total Score: 8.00 - google_color_bg = "FFFFFF"; You can target cast it. There are two that currently dominate the market. Is Lake Chickamauga Really That Good? Delivering advanced versatility and a wide-reaching attraction, the Strike King Rage Swimmer provides anglers with universal appeal that can be utilized with a wide-range of tactics. I use them more or less interchangeably with Keitech fat swing impact and the Biospawn exoswim. A few brands and styles are new to me, including the Keitech Swing Impact Fat, Keitech Easy Shiner, Jackall Rhythm Wave, and Berkley Powerbait Power Swimmer. He ended up with a top-10 finish. Here is a look at the main categories of swim jig trailers and some tips on when to use each one:if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'tiltfishing_com-box-4','ezslot_5',109,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-tiltfishing_com-box-4-0'); The paddle tail category is my favorite type of swim jig trailer. View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message Member Join Date Jun 2006 Location St.Louis Posts 4,781 #19 11-22-2018, 02:10 PM. Bluegill bites the tail, it's ripped off clean. This bait comes in one 3-3/4 size and has some sweet color options as well. My biggest northern bass on a rage swimmer is a 7-2 largemouth. The menace grub is my single favorite soft plastic. They are super soft. From: Unknown: Southern Minnesota 10/6/17. I found the Keitech's are inferior and pull off the hook keeper after 3 or 4 good fish. (?/10), Strike King's Rage Swimmer is yet another effective option in the But what about the ones you bring when you go fishing for the day? This bait puts off some great vibrations with its ribbed body and long claws and has some sweet action in the water. I caught 7-9 fish on the same bait absolutely no issues. They have all different kind of colors. Get a backlash, tail flies off. no action, no tail movement, no shimmering. Pasted as rich text. Autopsy,